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"Apple is backing up AirPods with American jobs: Apple is pouring $390 million into an American company that helps power AirPods and FaceID -- an investment that will create 500 jobs in Texas." CNNMoney 12:49 PM

"Apple's plan for Shazam" ["The deal is one of Apple's largest following its acquisition of Beats Electronics three years ago. Its hope is that Shazam can provide data and music expertise to help with its Apple Music streaming service which is facing tough competition from Spotify."] Financial Times [Paid Membership Required] 9:00 AM

"Microsoft CEO Zings iPad Users: The CEO of Microsoft spotted some reporters using iPads and used it as an opportunity to take a joking dig at Apple, but this may have serious implications." Crave 3:57 PM

"Why AI may save your life: The rise of machine intelligence is often associated with the downfall of humanity, but analysis of clinical data is improving outcomes. That's making doctors more informed, not more redundant, for now." ZDNet 2:49 PM

"Mingis on Tech: Blockchain explained/One of the buzziest topics in IT right now involves blockchain, the distributed ledger tech that underpins Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. But it can – and likely will – do much more than that." Computerworld 12:48 PM

"Chromebooks and Office 365 together will challenge Windows laptops: With Microsoft porting Office 365 to Chromebooks, a big reason to stick with Windows has gone out the door." ["The bottom line is that Microsoft has got rid of the single biggest reason why people are still with Windows: MS Office."] ZDNet 2:49 PM

"Microsoft adds more AI smarts to Office 365: New features in Word, Excel and Outlook aim to help streamline important daily tasks." Engadget 6:02 PM

"Windows on ARM Is Back, and It Makes Sense This Time" The Motley Fool 8:00 AM

"Microsoft unveils improved AI-powered search features for Bing: It also announced a partnership with Reddit." Engadget 6:01 PM

"Microsoft adds Reddit data to Bing search results, Power BI analytics tool: Reddit posts will appear in Bing's search results, and its data will be piped into Power BI for marketers to track brand-related comments." Search Engine Land 6:01 PM

"Microsoft looks to make Bing results smarter with new AI-powered features and Reddit partnership" TechCrunch 6:01 PM

"Oracle launches innovation lab in Brazil: The facility moves to a coworking space and will focus on projects related to emerging technologies in partnership with startups and customers." ZDNet 10:45 AM

"Apple Is Blowing Minds Again by How It's Using Its Cash/Bitcoin takes a backseat on Wednesday. Here are more important things: the death march for Sears and Apple using its cash to keep rivals at bay." TheStreet 8:06 AM